Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 20 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93758
Location: Moran Air Base –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s lift and control systems, specifically the primary and tail rotors.The aircraft’s lift and control systems, specifically the primary and tail rotors.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine Cessna 206F crashed during takeoff from Moran AB, India. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A twin-engine Cessna 206F crashed during takeoff from Moran AB, India. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed during takeoff from Moran AB, India.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a loss of control or a component failure.Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a loss of control or a component failure.Share on:
